Renault Cars
Renault Grand Scenic awarded five-star EuroNCAP rating
New Grand Scenic has become the 12th model of the Renault range to be awarded EuroNCAP's maximum five-star crash-test rating, despite the increase in the independent body's evaluation criteria (side and rear impact, child and adult protection, pedestrian protection, equipment) earlier this year.
New Renault Megane Sport Tourer launches
Following a deluge of new products in recent months, the latest model to appear in Renault showrooms from today is the latest incarnation of the Mégane Sport Tourer, with prices from £15,485.
Five wins from five races for Clark at Croft
Runaway Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship leader Kieren Clark (Royston) continued his stunning momentum at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire over the weekend, 11th/12th July, with two flawless race victories during rounds four and five of the 2009 campaign.
Renault Z.E. concept shocks Goodwood
While a succession of high-powered Renault race cars thrilled the vast, 135,000-strong crowd at Silverstone during the World Series by Renault weekend, the second largest motorsport event in the UK, a futuristic electric car was generating quite a buzz of its own at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Hodgetts takes double at memorable World Series weekend
Mardi Gras Motorsport’s Stefan Hodgetts (Redditch) produced two superb drives in front of a record breaking World Series crowd to secure a double victory during two action-packed rounds (11 and 12) of the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on 4th/5th July.
Scott secures maiden victory at record breaking WSbR
In front of a record breaking World Series by Renault crowd, CRS Racing’s Josh Scott (Milton Keynes) secured his first win of the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship during rounds 11 and 12 at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on Sunday, 5th July.
Record crowds enjoy World Series by Renault at Silverstone
A record breaking total crowd of 135,000, including a staggering 85,000 spectators on Sunday alone, enjoyed a thrilling weekend of free motorsport action as World Series by Renault returned to Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on 4th/5th July.
Renault World Series Special Edition Clio and Megane
Renault raises the temperature this summer launching hot special edition versions of New Clio and New Megane. Due to be unveiled at the World Series by Renault spectacular at Silverstone on the weekend of 4th and 5th July, the World Series by Renault special editions exude style and panache in an insurance-friendly package.
Successful first outing for new Clio Cup car at Snetterton
Featuring a new wishbone design and updated bodykit, the new Clio Cup race car enjoyed a successful first outing during official testing in the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Norfolk’s Snetterton circuit on Wednesday, 24th June.
Renault’s ‘green’ cars bloom at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Continuing its seven-year association with the BBC Gardeners’ World Live show, Renault is highlighting its ‘green’ credentials in more ways than one at this week’s five-day event.
Renault Megane R26.R continues to set the pace
Renault’s Mégane R26.R continues to set benchmark lap times at UK tracks. Last year, the Mégane R26.R established a new lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the 13-mile Nürburgring circuit in Germany with a time of just 8 minutes 17 seconds.
Renaultsport revs up for 2009 trackday calendar
Renault has a glowing reputation for building great hot hatches with the Mégane Renaultsport R26.R, new Clio Renaultsport 200 and the Twingo Renaultsport 133. However, if you think they’re good on the road, just imagine how entertaining they are on a track.
New specification Koleos Dynamique S available to order
Renault has released specification improvements for Koleos. Launched last year and with sales of over 2,000 so far this year, Koleos continues to boast MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability.
Renault celebrates Espace Silver Jubilee
Summer marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Renault Espace first going on sale. Sales of the groundbreaking vehicle, which started the MPV revolution back in the early Eighties and has had four distinct generations, have now reached almost 1.2 million since its launch in 1984, 80,000 of which are in the UK.
Renault confirms pricing for iconic Scenic range
Following closely behind the launch of its larger sister, New Grand Scenic, on 15th May, Renault has now confirmed UK pricing for the five-seat New Scenic range, ranging from £13,595 to £22,295.